The Gallery West Hampstead by M. Kuehn
Practically raw cabbage with the roast dry chicken Burned Yorkshires “unroasted’ potatoes over cooked beef bland uninspiring starter The Gallery has a lovely setting and really great staff – that and some pretty good reviews were hopefully going to make … Read More
Ariana II revisited in Kilburn by M. Kuehn
Utterly sublime chili dipping sauce Simple and super fresh Ariana salad Very moorish naan Ariana has been lauded with praise by Time Out for a number of years in their best cheap eats category and yesterday I found out why. … Read More
Domaine La Chautarde by M. Kuehn
There is something instantly recognisable about a Provence rose wine. That pale hue, that gorgeous finish that is fresh, dry and radiates red fruit. This particular, very quaffable pink is available at Majestic’s wine and if you buy two bottles, … Read More
Beetroot with Dill Dressing by M Kuehn
Beetroot and dill both take me back to Poland where they are used extensively in traditional dishes. This dish couldn’t be simpler and also works really well with smoked salmon for a lovely lunch. TIP Make sure you buy the … Read More
The Perfect Roast by Maria Kuehn
We’ve all been there – a friend’s house, looking forward to a comforting and rather Gargantuan British roast lunch. You’ve bought a splendid bottle of Rioja for the rare beef, a Greco di Tufo for the roast chicken. And then … Read More
Giggling Squid, Stratford by Maria Kuehn
Fiery hot king prawns Succulent scallop Moist and tender chicken satay Having met one of my oldest and dearest friends in Stratford for an almighty catch up, the two most important items on the agenda (apart from checking out when … Read More
Polpo Notting Hill – Small Plates Big Prices by Maria Kuehn
The sharing plate Salmon tartar A lovely drop Generous meatballs Asparagus with parmesan Having ranted on about how disappointed I’ve been with Italian cuisine in the UK, I very cautiously agreed to go to Polpo, a restaurant serving small plates … Read More
Belvedere Italian – W5 by Maria Kuehn
The most tender fillet steak with a rich cognac sauce Perfect chips Watery tomato bruschetta A rather dull portobello mushroom Inconsistency – it’s a sure fire guarantee of failure in the food business. You generally get one shot at it … Read More